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Est.

1951

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

A CHANCE IN LIFEINC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering impactful relationships within the nonprofit sector. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE CONDUCTED AND THE PURPOSE TO BE PROMOTED OR CARRIED OUT BY THE ORGANIZATION IS (A) TO SOLICIT FUNDS AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO SUPPORT WORK THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO PROVIDE A CHANCE IN LIFE AND TO MAKE LASTING, POSITIVE DIFFERENCES IN THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED, POOR AND AT-RISK CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES, DIRECTLY OR THROUGH OTHER HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTRUMENTALITIES AS THE CORPORATION MAY ELECT TO AID OR ASSIST, OR THROUGH AGENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ABROAD, AND (B) TO ENGAGE IN CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY, OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE.
Total Funding Given
$28.1K
2023
Grantees funded
6
Multi-year grantees
50%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$8.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Gabriela Pera Piscopo
Board Member
R
Roy Van Pelt
Board Member
G
Guy Chiarello
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to A CHANCE IN LIFEINC?
No. A CHANCE IN LIFEINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does A CHANCE IN LIFEINC give?
A CHANCE IN LIFEINC primarily gives to organizations located in New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are A CHANCE IN LIFEINC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from A CHANCE IN LIFEINC fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $8,750. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does A CHANCE IN LIFEINC make each year?
In 2023, A CHANCE IN LIFEINC awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $28 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did A CHANCE IN LIFEINC fund recently?
In 2024, A CHANCE IN LIFEINC awarded grants to about 6 grantees. Recent grantees include STATEN ISLAND NFP ASSOCIATION INC, JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF SI INC, and NEW YORK FOUNDLING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to A CHANCE IN LIFEINC?
A CHANCE IN LIFEINC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.